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be straightforward

VERB

level

Synonyms

WEAK

be above-board be frank be on the up and up be open be straight be up-front come clean come to terms keep nothing back talk straight tell the truth

Antonyms

STRONG

lie prevaricate

WEAK

deceive

Example Sentences

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For workers who already get overtime, it may be straightforward to ask for more.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Parents already had that legal right, but Givan told MLAs that "withdrawal must be straightforward, stigma-free and supported."

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

"I'm very optimistic personally, but it's not going to be straightforward."

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

The formula for hiring a college football coach who can win national titles used to be straightforward.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

“As my brother, you know I don’t give up easily. I need answers, so I’m going to ask you something, Jakob. And you must be straightforward with me. Do you recognize any of these…as names?”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

be straightforward

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